tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29740403287330832182019-02-15T05:12:45.420-08:0010 Best Support Groups for Borderline Personality DisorderThe 10 best support groups for Borderline personality disorderBPDfamily.comnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974040328733083218.post-21489233784394987162019-01-04T02:52:00.002-08:002019-01-08T11:45:41.287-08:00Borderline Personality Disorder <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rZdjbLFPr5k" width="100%"></iframe> <br /><br />Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is an extremely complicated disorder to understand. BPD describes a constellation of symptoms that can present as any one of 357 different manifestations ranging from low functioning BPD, (those that self-injure or attempt suicide) all the way to the high functioning (those appear normal and even successful but have a history of turbulent relationships with loved ones and family members). ~ BPDResources.net<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eiSOLJZkhpc/V6zeV93WsgI/AAAAAAAABRM/A9IENqY-F0A8Oi9V_wn7BgOOUPdUbZzuACLcB/s1600/tattoo-girls-cute-asian-face-in-high-resolution-for-free-get-141449.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eiSOLJZkhpc/V6zeV93WsgI/AAAAAAAABRM/A9IENqY-F0A8Oi9V_wn7BgOOUPdUbZzuACLcB/s320/tattoo-girls-cute-asian-face-in-high-resolution-for-free-get-141449.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>People with BPD often have an unstable sense of who they are. That is, their self-image or sense of self often rapidly changes. Relationships are usually in turmoil.<br /><br />Borderline personality disorder is often a devastating mental condition, both for the people who have it and for those around them.<br /><br />Perhaps shaped by harmful childhood experiences or brain dysfunctions, people diagnosed with borderline personality disorder live in a world of inner and outer turmoil. They have difficulty regulating their emotions and are often in a state of upheaval. They have distorted images of themselves, often feeling worthless and fundamentally bad or damaged. And while they yearn for loving relationships, people with borderline personality disorder typically find that their anger, impulsivity, stormy attachments and frequent mood swings push others away. Over the last 10 years, increasing awareness and research are helping improve the treatment and understanding of borderline personality disorder. At the same time, it remains a controversial condition, particularly since so many more women than men are diagnosed with it, raising questions about gender bias. <br /><br />Although definitive data are lacking, it's estimated that 1 percent to 2 percent of American adults have borderline personality disorder (BPD). It occurs in about one in every 33 women, compared with one in every 100 men, and is usually diagnosed in early adulthood. Contrary to lingering perceptions, emerging evidence indicates that people with BPD often get better over time and that they can live happy, peaceful lives.<br /><br /><b>Signs and symptoms</b><br /><br />Borderline personality disorder affects how people feel about themselves, how they relate to others and how they behave. People with BPD often have an unstable sense of who they are. That is, their self-image or sense of self often rapidly changes. They typically view themselves as evil or bad, and sometimes they may feel as if they don't exist at all. This unstable self-image can lead to frequent changes in jobs, friendships, goals, values and gender identity. Relationships are usually in turmoil. People with BPD often experience a love-hate relationship with others. They may idealize someone one moment and then abruptly and dramatically shift to fury and hate over perceived slights or even misunderstandings. This is because people with the disorder have difficulty accepting gray areas ? things are either black or white. For instance, in the eyes of a person with BPD, someone is either good or evil. And that same person may be good one day and evil the next. In addition, people with BPD often engage in impulsive and risky behavior. This behavior often winds up hurting them, whether emotionally, financially or physically. For instance, they may drive recklessly, engage in unsafe sex, take illicit drugs or go on spending or gambling sprees. People with BPD also often engage in suicidal behavior or deliberately injure themselves for emotional relief. Other signs and symptoms of borderline personality disorder may include:<br /><ul><li>Strong emotions that wax and wane frequently&nbsp;</li><li>Intense but short episodes of anxiety or depression&nbsp;</li><li>Inappropriate anger, sometimes escalating into physical confrontations&nbsp;</li><li>Difficulty controlling emotions or impulses&nbsp;</li><li>Fear of being alone&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;<b>Causes</b><br /><br />As with other mental disorders, the causes of borderline personality disorder are complex. The name arose because of theories in the 1940s and 1950s that the disorder was on the border between neurosis and psychosis. But that view doesn't reflect current thinking. In fact, some advocacy groups have pressed for changing the name, such as calling it emotional regulation disorder. Meanwhile, the cause of BPD remains under investigation, and there's no known way to prevent it. Possible causes include:<br /><ul><li>Genetics. Some studies of twins and families suggest that personality disorders may be inherited.</li></ul><ul><li>Environmental factors. Many people with borderline personality disorder have a history of childhood abuse, neglect and separation from caregivers or loved ones.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Brain abnormalities. Some research shows changes in certain areas of the brain involved in emotion regulation, impulsivity and aggression. In addition, certain brain chemicals that help regulate mood, such as serotonin, may not function properly. </li></ul>Most likely, a combination of these issues results in borderline personality disorder.<br /><br /><b>Risk factors&nbsp;</b><br /><br />Personality forms during childhood. It's shaped by both inherited tendencies and environmental factors, or your experiences during childhood. Some factors related to personality development can increase the risk of developing borderline personality disorder. These include:&nbsp; <br /><ul><li>Hereditary predisposition. You may be at a higher risk if a close family member - a mother, father or sibling - has the disorder.</li></ul><ul><li>Childhood abuse. Many people with the disorder report being sexually or physically abused during childhood.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Neglect. Some people with the disorder describe severe deprivation, neglect and abandonment during childhood.&nbsp;</li></ul><br /><b>When to seek medical advice&nbsp;</b><br /><br />People with borderline personality disorder often feel misunderstood, alone, empty and hopeless. They're typically full of self-hate and self-disgust. They may be fully aware that their behavior is destructive and be distressed about it. Impulsivity may cause problems with gambling, driving or even the law. You may find that many areas of your life are affected, including relationships, work or school. If you notice these things about yourself, talk to your doctor or a mental health provider. The right treatment can help you feel better about yourself and help you live a more stable, rewarding life. If you notice these things in a family member or friend, talk to them about seeing a doctor or mental health provider. But keep in mind that you can't force someone to seek help. If the relationship has you unduly distressed, you may find it helpful to see a therapist yourself.<br /><br /><b>Screening and diagnosis&nbsp;</b><br /><br />Personality disorders are diagnosed based on signs and symptoms and a thorough psychological evaluation. To be diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, someone must meet criteria spelled out in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). This manual is published by the American Psychiatric Association and is used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental conditions and by insurance companies to reimburse for treatment.<br /><br />The DSM criteria note that people with BPD have a pattern of unstable relationships, self-image and mood, as well as impulsive behavior. These typically begin in early adulthood.<br /><br />For BPD to be diagnosed, at least five of the following signs and symptoms must be present: <br /><ul><li>Intense fears of abandonment&nbsp;</li><li>A pattern of unstable relationships&nbsp;</li><li>Unstable self-image&nbsp;</li><li>Impulsive and self-destructive behaviors&nbsp;</li><li>Suicidal behavior or self-injury&nbsp;</li><li>Wide mood swings&nbsp;</li><li>Chronic feelings of emptiness&nbsp;</li><li>Inappropriate anger&nbsp;</li><li>Periods of paranoia and loss of contact with reality&nbsp;</li></ul>A diagnosis of BPD is usually made in adults, not children or adolescents. That's because what appear to be signs and symptoms of BPD may go away with maturity.<br /><br /><b>Complications</b><br /><br />Borderline personality disorder can damage many areas of a person's life. Relationships, jobs, school, social activities, self-image - all can be negatively affected. Repeated job losses and broken marriages are common. Self-injury, such as cutting or burning, can result in scarring and frequent hospitalizations. Suicide rates among people with BPD are very high, reaching 10 percent.<br /><br />In addition, people with borderline personality disorder may have other mental health problems, too, including: <br /><ul><li>Depression&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Substance abuse&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Anxiety disorders&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Eating disorders&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Bipolar disorder </li></ul><ul><li>Other personality disorders&nbsp;</li></ul>Because of their risky, impulsive behavior, people with BPD are also more vulnerable to unplanned pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases, motor vehicle accidents and physical fights. They may also be involved in abusive relationships, either as the abuser or the abused.<br /><br /><b>Treatment</b><br /><br />Treatment for borderline personality disorder has improved in recent years with the adoption of techniques specifically aimed at people with this disorder. Treatment includes:<br /><br /><ul><li>Psychotherapy. This is the core treatment for BPD. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) was designed specifically to treat the disorder. Generally conducted through individual, group and phone counseling, DBT uses a skills-based approach to teach people how to regulate their emotions, tolerate distress and improve relationships.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Medications. Medications can't cure BPD, but they can help associated problems, such as depression, impulsivity and anxiety. Medications may include antidepressant, antipsychotic and antianxiety medications.&nbsp; </li></ul><ul><li>Hospitalization. At times, people with BPD may need more intense treatment in a psychiatric hospital or clinic. Hospitalization can also keep them safe from self-injury.&nbsp; </li></ul>Because treatment can be intense and long term, people face the best chance for success when they find mental health providers with experience treating BPD.<br /><br /><b>Self-care</b><br /><br />Living with borderline personality disorder can be difficult. You may fully realize that your behaviors and thoughts are self-destructive or damaging yet feel unable to control them. Treatment can help you learn skills to manage and cope with your condition.<br /><br />Other things you can do to help manage your condition and feel better about yourself include:<br /><ul><li>Sticking to your treatment plan&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Attending therapy sessions as scheduled </li></ul><ul><li>Practicing healthy ways to ease painful emotions, rather than inflicting self-injury</li></ul><ul><li>Not blaming yourself for having the disorder but recognizing your responsibility to get it treated&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Learning what things may trigger angry outbursts or impulsive behavior&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Not being embarrassed by having this condition&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Getting treatment for related problems, such as substance abuse&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Educating yourself about the disorder so you understand its causes and treatments better&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Reaching out to others with the disorder to share insights and experiences </li></ul>Remember, there's no one right path to recovery from BPD. The condition seems to be worse in young adulthood and may gradually get better with age. Many people with the disorder find greater stability in their lives during their 30s and 40s. Their inner misery may lessen an and they go on to sustain loving relationships and enjoy meaningful careers.<br /><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;arial&quot; , &quot;helvetica&quot; , &quot;geneva&quot; , &quot;swiss&quot; ,; font-size: x-small;">Daniel K. Hall-Flavin, M.D.<br /> Mental Health, Editor, Mayo Clinic</span> BPDfamily.comnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974040328733083218.post-13119765484637296442019-01-04T02:51:00.001-08:002019-01-08T11:51:01.854-08:00 Patient | Best Support Websites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UyCukbDqqK0/V6qNNAskOYI/AAAAAAAABPc/EfvpHgwJVZ4cTaSwf39PSD7Ddidg5iTdQCLcB/s1600/GettyImages-167456747-56ac3cbc5f9b58b7d00a7152.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="217" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UyCukbDqqK0/V6qNNAskOYI/AAAAAAAABPc/EfvpHgwJVZ4cTaSwf39PSD7Ddidg5iTdQCLcB/s320/GettyImages-167456747-56ac3cbc5f9b58b7d00a7152.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Many people find peer support a helpful tool that can aid in their recovery. There are a variety of organizations that offer support groups for consumers, their family members and friends. Some support groups are peer-led, while others may be led by a mental health professional. Who should use support groups?<br /><br />Support groups are offered as a space where individuals can come together to share their stories, experiences, and lives in a way that helps reduce isolation and loneliness. Oftentimes, we think we are struggling alone, but support groups help us see that there are others who may dealing with similar situations and who in turn can help us get better.<br /><br />Support groups are open to anyone, but they are often focused on specific topics (i.e. depression, family, divorce, grief, etc.). So, take some time and do some research to find the right one for you and your current situation.<br /><br />Finding the right support group can be helpful. Do not be discouraged if the first support group you find doesn't quite feel right. You should feel comfortable in the support group space that you choose, so trying different ones may help you determine the best fit.&nbsp; BPDfamily.comnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974040328733083218.post-79767196167789248462019-01-04T02:50:00.000-08:002019-01-06T10:15:32.216-08:00 Family | Best Support Websites<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WDYhimzz7ek/V6qIk_yjrLI/AAAAAAAABPQ/oLFbfkNKEfgjqmhwkKgQ5TfOFQFouxtFQCLcB/s1600/two-lovers-high-quality-wallpaper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WDYhimzz7ek/V6qIk_yjrLI/AAAAAAAABPQ/oLFbfkNKEfgjqmhwkKgQ5TfOFQFouxtFQCLcB/s320/two-lovers-high-quality-wallpaper.jpg" width="320" /></a>Support groups bring together people facing similar issues, whether that's illness, relationship problems or major life changes. Members of support groups often share experiences and advice. It can be helpful just getting to talk with other people who are in the same situation.<br /><br />While not everyone wants or needs support beyond that offered by family and friends, you may find it helpful to turn to others outside your immediate circle. A support group can help you cope better and feel less isolated as you make connections with others facing similar challenges. A support group shouldn't replace your standard medical care, but it can be a valuable resource to help you cope.<br /><br /><b>Understanding support groups</b><br /><br />A support group is a gathering of people who share a common health concern or interest. A support group usually focuses on a specific situation or condition, such as breast cancer, diabetes, heart disease, addiction or long-term caregiving, for example.<br /><br />Support groups are not the same as group therapy sessions. Group therapy is a formal type of mental health treatment that brings together several people with similar conditions under the guidance of a trained mental health provider.<br /><br />Support groups may be formed by a lay person with the condition or by someone interested in it, such as a family member. In some cases, support groups may be formed by nonprofit organizations, advocacy organizations, mental health clinics or other organizations.<br /><br />Support groups also come in a variety of formats, including in person, on the Internet or by telephone. They may be led by professional facilitators — such as a nurse, social worker or psychologist — or by group members.<br /><br />Some groups are educational and structured. For example, the group leader may invite a doctor, psychologist, nurse or social worker to talk about a topic related to the group's needs. Other support groups emphasize emotional support and shared experiences.<br /><br /><b>Benefits of support groups</b><br /><br />Regardless of format, in a support group, you'll find people with problems similar to yours. Members of a support group usually share their personal experiences and offer one another emotional comfort and moral support. They may also offer practical advice and tips to help you cope with your situation.<br /><br />Benefits of participating in support groups may include:<br /><ul><li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Feeling less lonely, isolated or judged</li></ul><ul><li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Gaining a sense of empowerment and control</li></ul><ul><li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Improving your coping skills and sense of adjustment</li></ul><ul><li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Talking openly and honestly about your feelings</li></ul><ul><li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Reducing distress, depression, anxiety or fatigue</li></ul><ul><li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Developing a clearer understanding of what to expect with your situation</li></ul><ul><li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Getting practical advice or information about treatment options</li></ul><ul><li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Comparing notes about resources, such as doctors and alternative options</li></ul>BPDfamily.comnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974040328733083218.post-25843207141539394432019-01-04T01:30:00.000-08:002019-01-06T10:15:47.151-08:00 How Can I Help a Loved One?<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eeuF5IBd3qU/V61qNCjhQkI/AAAAAAAAAAY/Rs2gzUOuFPMB14dXoIwky_qfJ_CoMqcaQCK4B/s1600/Latest-Post-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="196" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eeuF5IBd3qU/V61qNCjhQkI/AAAAAAAAAAY/Rs2gzUOuFPMB14dXoIwky_qfJ_CoMqcaQCK4B/s320/Latest-Post-6.jpg" width="320" /></a> Caring, loving and wanting to help are all natural feelings. However, giving what you intuitively think is needed is often not the help that someone wants, needs or knows how to accept - and this can be very frustrating.<br /><br />Whether you'd like to truly save someone or to end their pain, or more selfishly have them in your life, you can only lead. They can choose to follow in their own time and way. <br /><br />Understanding how to lead a person with a mental illness requires skills that many of us do not innately have.<br /><br /><b>Denial</b><br /><br />According to Dr. Xavier Amador, professor in Clinical Psychology at Columbia University, denial is a most powerful deterrent to recovery in mental illness. What is often thought to be immaturity, stubbornness, and defensiveness is a much more complex and difficult problem. Amador and his colleagues found in a 1998 study that nearly sixty percent (60%) of patients with mental illness did not believe they were ill. And trying to convince them often made matters worse. <br /><br />According to Dr. Xavier Amador "People will come up with illogical and even bizarre explanations for symptoms and life circumstances stemming from their illness, along with a compulsion to prove to others that they are not ill, despite negative consequences associated with doing so".<br /><br />Hard to Receive - Often people with borderline personality will see efforts to help as threatening or condescending. People with borderline personality are known to have difficulty coping with life's challenges. Pathological exhibits of splitting, projection, and introjection by borderlines are characteristic borderline defenses. At the same time, rationalization and denial can similarly be pathologic defenses. If someone can't cope with the information, you cannot easily overcome that.<br /><br />Ultimately, change is a choice. Change can only take place when a person chooses it for him/herself. It cannot be imposed. We can only support people in their choices. And if we need something in our lives, or in any relationship to change, we, ourselves, must change. We should not crossover their personal boundaries and expect them to change for us.<br /><br />Amador describes what it is like to work with someone who does not believe they are ill. One patient encountered by Amador was paralyzed on his left side and he had problems writing. When asked to draw a clock the patient thought he did fine, Amador recalled.<br /><br />However, when Amador pointed out to the patient that the numbers were outside of the circle, the patient became upset. "The more I talked to him [about the drawing], the more flustered he got. Then he got angry and pushed the paper away, saying 'it's not mine-it's not my drawing.' "<br /><br />Amador finds the same reaction appears when he talks to people with severe mental illness. "Instead of being an ally, I end up being an adversary," he said.<br /><br />Amador urged family members and mental health professionals to understand that collaboration with treatment by someone who has a severe mental illness is a goal, not a given.<br /><br />Amador has written about getting people with serious mental illness to accept treatment in a book he coauthored with Anna-Lisa Johanson titled, I am Not Sick, I Don't Need Help: A Practical Guide for Families and Therapists, (2000 by Vida Press.)<br /><br />It is important instead to develop a partnership with the patient around those things that can be agreed upon.<br /><br />Amador said that family members and clinicians should first listen to the patient's fears.<br /><br />Empathy with the patient's frustrations and even the patients delusional beliefs is also important, remarked Amador, who said that the phrase "I understand how you feel" can make a world of difference.<br /><br />The most difficult thing for family members to do in building a trusting relationship, he said, is to restrict discussion only to the problems that the person with mental illness perceives as problems - not to try to convince them of others.BPDfamily.comnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974040328733083218.post-46760970459320282392019-01-03T23:25:00.000-08:002019-01-08T12:10:10.995-08:00 BPDFamily.com<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rHdGpu18o1E/WCpY5crEcDI/AAAAAAAABqw/S6-N1kSp4Vwc4_jDTW7JCuirSbrjdDusgCEw/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-11-14%2Bat%2B6.34.01%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rHdGpu18o1E/WCpY5crEcDI/AAAAAAAABqw/S6-N1kSp4Vwc4_jDTW7JCuirSbrjdDusgCEw/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-11-14%2Bat%2B6.34.01%2BPM.png" width="250" /></a></div><b>TOP 10: Partner/Family Site.</b><br /><b><br /></b><b><a href="http://bpdfamily.com/">BPDFamily.com</a></b> operates as an educational site and an online support group<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null"> </a>for the family members of individuals with traits of Borderline Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder and other impulse disorders. The support group was started in 1998 and is ranked by Alexa/Amazon as the most popular website for personality disorders and for Borderline personality disorder. This is an <a href="http://www.hon.ch/HONcode/Conduct.html?HONConduct764876" target="_blank">HonCode certified website</a>.<br /><br />BPDFamily.com is a very active site. Members participate 24/7.&nbsp; There are a discussion forums, videos, tools, workshops, editorial, and surveys.<br /><br /><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BPDFamily.com">Wikipedia</a> reports this group to be one of the first "cyber" support groups to be recognized by the medical establishment and receive professional referrals. The National Health Service (England) currently refers their clientele and readers to BPDFamily.com as does the NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness, and Kaiser Permanente Health Information Resources. The groups services and programs are recommended in <i>Abnormal and Clinical Psychology: An Introductory Textbook</i> (<span class="a-size-base a-color-base a-text-bold">ISBN:</span><span class="a-size-base a-color-base">9780335237463</span>), <i>Resources to Improve Emotional Health and Strengthen Relationships</i> (ISBN: 0199915156), <i>I Hate You--Don't Leave Me: Understanding the Borderline Personality</i> (ISBN:<span class="st">9781491575734</span>), and several other texts. <br /><br /><b>Pros: </b>This is a constructive site, the message is clinically based and will compliment anyone who is in therapy, it is moderated and there are a lot of serious minded members and discussions on this site.<br /><br /><b>Cons: </b>There are a lot of hurt and raw emotions expressed by newer members and it can, at times, hostile to people with BPD as members. This not a site for people with BPD.BPDResourcesnoreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974040328733083218.post-44284191492754092372019-01-03T10:00:00.000-08:002019-01-08T11:32:46.910-08:00 National Education Alliance<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YDku_gOlguM/WA5MTDKiQUI/AAAAAAAABp8/YIoOy5rAUTQPCOb-Dy1t6jYPsoJtK1ZLACLcB/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-10-24%2Bat%2B12.57.07%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YDku_gOlguM/WA5MTDKiQUI/AAAAAAAABp8/YIoOy5rAUTQPCOb-Dy1t6jYPsoJtK1ZLACLcB/s400/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-10-24%2Bat%2B12.57.07%2BPM.png" width="250" /></a></div><b>TOP 10: Partner/Family Site.</b><br /><br /><b>&nbsp;</b>The <a href="http://www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.com/" target="_blank">NEA-BPD</a> provides education, raise public awareness and understanding, decrease stigma, promote research and enhance the quality of life of those affected by Borderline Personality Disorder. The site was started in 2001 and is listed by Alexa/Yahoo as the fourth most popular website for personality disorders and fourth for Borderline personality disorder.<br /><br />NEA-BPD works with families and persons in recovery, raises public awareness, provides education to professionals, promotes research, and works with Congress to&nbsp;enhance the quality of life for those affected by this serious but treatable mental illness.<br /><br />The NEA-BPD is an excellent resource for families. Its two flagship products include: <br /><div class="fwidget et_pb_widget widget_nav_menu" id="nav_menu-19"><div class="menu-footer-2-container"><ul class="menu" id="menu-footer-2"><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-11867" id="menu-item-11867"><a href="http://www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.com/family-connections/">The Family Connections™ Program</a></li><li class="menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-11866" id="menu-item-11866"><a href="http://www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.com/media-library/family-education-workshops-videos/">Professional Workshops Videos</a></li></ul><b></b>Family Connections™ is a 12-week course that meets weekly to provide education, skills training, and support for people who are in a relationship with someone who has BPD.&nbsp; Focusing on issues that are specific to BPD, it is hosted in a community setting and led by trained group leaders who are usually family members of relatives with BPD.<br /><br />Dr. Alan Fruzzetti and Dr. Perry Hoffman developed the course based on their research as well as their significant professional expertise in counseling people with BPD and their loved ones. Family Connections provides: current information and research on BPD and on family functioning; individual coping skills based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); family skills; and group support that builds an ongoing network for family members.<br /><br /><b>Pros </b>This site has a great library of professional presentations captured from their conferences. It also has a very well managed, volunteer run, family connections day seminar for families - second to none.</div><div class="menu-footer-2-container"><br /><b>Cons&nbsp; </b>Accessibility. Family connection presentations are few and far apart. The conference videos are long and not produced for home viewing.</div><div class="menu-footer-2-container"><br /><ul class="menu" id="menu-footer-2"></ul></div></div>BPDfamily.comnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974040328733083218.post-15920896860499869882019-01-02T15:31:00.000-08:002019-01-08T11:33:58.959-08:00 PsychCentral<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LU5F36UaDqg/V60AIelImJI/AAAAAAAABUs/WKItxVGThhk_7zRxd2wNT_Wkejfv3ckVACLcB/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-08-11%2Bat%2B5.44.45%2BPM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LU5F36UaDqg/V60AIelImJI/AAAAAAAABUs/WKItxVGThhk_7zRxd2wNT_Wkejfv3ckVACLcB/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-08-11%2Bat%2B5.44.45%2BPM.jpg" width="250" /></a><br /><b>TOP 10: Patient Site.</b><br /><br /><a href="http://psychcentral.com/disorders/borderline-personality-disorder-symptoms/" target="_blank"><b>Psych Central</b></a> is an online mental health "magazine" and <a href="http://forums.psychcentral.com/borderline-personality-disorder/" target="_blank">messageboard</a> run by <span class="post-author vcard">John M. Grohol, Psy.D.&nbsp; </span>This is an <a href="https://www.healthonnet.org/HONcode/Conduct.html?HONConduct594541" target="_blank">HonCode certified website</a>. The site was stated in 1998. <br /><br /><i>“In his many years hosting this popular site, psychologist John Grohol has come to consider himself the conscience of online mental health — and he takes the job seriously.”</i> Grohol received his graduate training in clinical psychology from Nova Southeastern University in 1995.<br /><br />The editorial is exceptionally broad and covers matters in a easy to read style. The editorial is managed by mental health professionals and is reliable information for consumers.<br /><br />The BPD message board is a small, moderated, peer to peer community that has traffic of 7-15 posts per day. There are two scheduled chat sessions each week with owner John Grohol (PsyD).<br /><br />Read the articles:<br /><ul><li><a href="http://psychcentral.com/lib/borderline-personality-disorder/">Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)</a> </li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://psychcentral.com/disorders/borderline-personality-disorder-symptoms/">Symptoms of BPD</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://psychcentral.com/lib/characteristics-of-borderline-personality-disorder/">Characteristics of BPD</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://psychcentral.com/lib/borderline-personality-disorder-treatment/">Treatment of BPD</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://psychcentral.com/lib/living-with-borderline-personality-disorder/">Living with Borderline Personality Disorder</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://psychcentral.com/lib/how-to-help-a-loved-one-with-borderline-personality-disorder-part-1/">How to Help a Loved One with Borderline Personality Disorder</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://psychcentral.com/lib/frequently-asked-questions-about-borderline/">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Borderline Personality Disorder</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2009/09/17/another-treatment-for-borderline-personality-disorder/">Psychiatric Management for BPD</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://psychcentral.com/news/2009/05/25/borderline-personality-disorder-difficult-to-diagnose/6070.html">BPD is Difficult to Diagnose</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2009/09/06/spotlight-on-borderline-personality-disorder/">Blog: Spotlight on BPD</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://psychcentral.com/lib/an-overview-of-borderline-personality-disorder/">Overview of BPD</a> </li></ul>Take the quizzes:<br /><ul><li><a href="http://psychcentral.com/quizzes/borderline.htm">Borderline Personality Test</a></li><li><a href="http://psychcentral.com/quizzes/borderline-quiz.htm">Borderline Personality Quiz</a></li></ul>Visit the messageboards:<b> </b><br /><ul><li><a href="http://forums.psychcentral.com/borderline-personality-disorder/" target="_blank">Borderline Personality Disorder messageboard</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><br /><b>Pros </b>Vast and professional editorial are the strengths of this website. Well run messageboard with structured weekly chat sessions.<br /><br /><b>Cons</b> The messageboard participation is limited and mostly unsupervised.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>BPDfamily.comnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974040328733083218.post-31779393535357481132019-01-02T10:12:00.000-08:002019-01-08T11:40:43.962-08:00 BPD Demystified<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wEXHSL-a_zQ/V6z-JRh50rI/AAAAAAAABUY/f8zgcDfZfB8wT78AnAVM4dKaZY31nmFrwCLcB/s1600/medicalsign.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="60" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wEXHSL-a_zQ/V6z-JRh50rI/AAAAAAAABUY/f8zgcDfZfB8wT78AnAVM4dKaZY31nmFrwCLcB/s1600/medicalsign.png" /></a> <b>TOP 10: Patient Site.</b><br /><br /><a href="http://www.bpddemystified.com/overview/" title="borderline personality disorder">Borderline Personality Disorders Demystified</a> is intended for people with borderline personality disorder, for those who think they may suffer from it, for their families, and for psychiatrists and other mental health care providers who strive to help them. The site was started in 2006 and is listed by Alexa/Yahoo as the eighth most popular website for personality disorders and fifth for Borderline personality disorder.<br /><br />Robert Friedel, MD sister suffered from borderline disorder. He has selected information about the disorder that will provide readers with an increased understanding of the <a href="http://www.bpddemystified.com/what-is-bpd/symptoms/" title="borderline personality disorder symptoms">symptoms</a>, <a href="http://www.bpddemystified.com/what-is-bpd/history/" title="borderline personality disorder history">history</a>, <a href="http://www.bpddemystified.com/what-is-bpd/causes/" title="borderline personality disorder causes">causes</a>, and <a href="http://www.bpddemystified.com/what-is-bpd/causes/" title="borderline personality disorder nature">nature</a> of borderline disorder. Friedel says it is important to be aware of the various&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bpddemystified.com/treatments/" title="borderline personality disorder treatment">methods of treatment</a> now available for borderline disorder, as well as of their effectiveness and risks. He says that it is also useful to know how to locate <a href="http://www.bpddemystified.com/resources/" title="borderline personality disorder resources">resources</a> and other information that will provide you with additional help.<br /><br />Friedel tells patients that there is good reason to be encouraged. He<b> </b>points to scientific articles have been written about borderline disorder over the past decade than in all previous decades combined and the facts that there are new technologies of modern medical research now being used to study the disorder. Information from this research sheds new light on the causes, nature, symptoms, and treatments of borderline personality disorder. More psychiatrists and other mental health professionals are becoming aware of the clinical significance of borderline disorder and learning how to treat it effectively.<br /><br />Friedel advised, if you have borderline disorder, do not lose hope. Persist in your efforts to find a psychiatrist, or another physician or mental health professional that understands and is trained to treat patients with borderline disorder. Participate actively in the development of your treatment program, and then stick to it. If the treatment program does not appear to be effective in some way, or if you are experiencing side effects to medications, discuss these problems with your doctor. Ask for and accept the help and support of your family and friends. Work with them because they are an important part of your life and can play a significant role in your continued improvement.<br /><br />It takes great courage to struggle with the symptoms of borderline personality disorder, but do so with the knowledge that others with the disorder have gained much more control over their lives than they ever believed possible.<br /><br />This is an excellent information site. BPDfamily.comnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974040328733083218.post-41019474908267020592018-09-11T14:05:00.001-07:002019-01-09T13:26:51.723-08:00 TARA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5USFdJyjmmA/V7IpUzN8ChI/AAAAAAAAABo/BjSYzTX_BdANQwk792fBX_VBE4G5VjFqACLcB/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-08-15%2Bat%2B3.41.41%2BPM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5USFdJyjmmA/V7IpUzN8ChI/AAAAAAAAABo/BjSYzTX_BdANQwk792fBX_VBE4G5VjFqACLcB/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-08-15%2Bat%2B3.41.41%2BPM.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><b>TOP 10: Partner/Family Site. &nbsp;</b><br /><br /><a href="http://www.tara4bpd.org/" target="_blank">Treatment and Research Advocates</a> (TARA)&nbsp; is a &nbsp;not-for-profit organization targeted to mothers of children with BPD. TARA's mission is to foster education and research in the field of Borderline Personality Disorder.<br /><br />The TARA website is primarily a coordination center for workshops, lectures, webinars, and a telephone help line hosted by Valerie Porr. In 2017 TARA began publishing videos (<a href="http://www.tara4bpd.org/tara-videos">http://www.tara4bpd.org/tara-videos</a>)<br /><br />The site was founded in 1994 by Valerie Porr, MA who has a daughter afflicted with BPD and is well networked into the NYC clinical circles. Porr has written a book for parents titled <i>"Overcoming Borderline Personality Disorder: A Family Guide for Healing and Change".</i><br /><br /><b>Pros: </b>When evaluating the site <u>as an online resource (only)</u>, TARA has a small number of very informative, well produced videos. TARA also has compassionate and academically based resources for parents of BPD children. Excellent programs. Very good speakers. <br /><br /><b>Cons: </b>It's a regional resource (New York City and surrounding areas), there are only a few events each year. Topics can be very technical.&nbsp; TARA has 15 articles about BPD, the editorial content is very basic and not well written, and the website design is old and awkward.<br /><br />BPDResourcesnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974040328733083218.post-48806102668476297972018-09-11T14:05:00.000-07:002019-01-09T12:54:22.745-08:00 BPDCentral.com<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SgbOLEOR0L4/V6z2e8XJ9vI/AAAAAAAABTo/FJHS0hj8UR4c57LvT5-KJywpZ-lbB9TPQCLcB/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-08-11%2Bat%2B5.02.36%2BPM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SgbOLEOR0L4/V6z2e8XJ9vI/AAAAAAAABTo/FJHS0hj8UR4c57LvT5-KJywpZ-lbB9TPQCLcB/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-08-11%2Bat%2B5.02.36%2BPM.jpg" width="250" /></a> <b>TOP 10: Partner/Family Site.</b><br /><br /><a href="https://www.bpdcentral.com/" target="_blank">BPDCentral</a> is for family members of those with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and/or narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). The site was started in September of 1998 and is listed by Alexa/Yahoo as the second most popular website for personality disorders and second for Borderline personality disorder.<br /><br />The site is run by author Randi Kreger who co-authored one of the first self-help books on this subject, <i>"Stop Walking on Eggshells"</i>. <i>Stop Walking on Eggshells</i> has sold more than 500,000 copies over the last 20 years. It is translated into eight languages <br /><br />The BPDCentral site also features an email based family support community called <i>Welcome to Oz</i>. The support group is probably one of the oldest, if not the oldest. <br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Kreger has posted 60 articles and blog posts that look at relationships from the perspective of the person who struggles with another person's mental illness. Kreger has excerpts from Stop Walking on Eggshells and her three other books on&nbsp; her website:</div></div><ul><li><i>The Essential Family Guide to Borderline Personality Disorder:</i> New Tips and Techniques to Stop Walking on Eggshells (2008, Hazelden Publications) The Stop Walking on Eggshells</li></ul><ul><li><i>Workbook: Practical Strategies for Living with Someone who has Borderline Personality Disorder </i>(2002, New Harbinger) </li></ul><ul><li>With Bill Eddy, <i>Splitting: Protecting Yourself While Divorcing a Borderline or Narcissist</i>&nbsp; (2011, New Harbinger)</li></ul><ul></ul>BPDResourcesnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974040328733083218.post-35035273484638370332018-07-29T15:00:00.000-07:002019-01-08T11:41:48.002-08:00 Very Well<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PCIsSrnyhGQ/V6z6ibPTr7I/AAAAAAAABUI/--AGiJvUKxIfQWk23N6QiFdqtXiT7-xOwCLcB/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-08-11%2Bat%2B5.18.38%2BPM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PCIsSrnyhGQ/V6z6ibPTr7I/AAAAAAAABUI/--AGiJvUKxIfQWk23N6QiFdqtXiT7-xOwCLcB/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-08-11%2Bat%2B5.18.38%2BPM.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>TOP 10: Patient Site.</b> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.verywell.com/borderline-personality-disorder-family-and-friends-4013710" target="_blank">Very Well</a> has an excellent article expose' by Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault, PhD. from the Boston University School of Medicine. This is an <a href="https://www.healthonnet.org/HONcode/Conduct.html?HONConduct695800" target="_blank">HonCode certified website</a>. The site was started in 2016. <br /><br />Salters-Pedneault is a psychologist whose research and clinical work focus on psychological trauma and trauma-linked conditions, such as borderline personality disorder (BPD) and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>"The symptoms of BPD can be terrifying and confusing",</i> says Salters-Pedneault, <i>"some people with BPD spend years thinking that they are "crazy" or will never get better. Fortunately, there is hope. Every day, research is proving that people with BPD can have normal and fulfilling lives. I hope that the knowledge and experience I share here will empower readers with BPD to get the help they need and deserve."</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dr. Salters-Pedneault has extensive training and experience treating individuals with BPD. She has been a research associate of the National Center for PTSD Behavioral Science Division at the VA Boston Healthcare System, as well as an instructor of psychiatry at the Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Salters-Pedneault is currently an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Eastern Connecticut State University and a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>In addition to her work with patients, she conducts research that focuses on emotional processing and fear learning in traumatized populations. She has received research funding from the National Institute of Mental Health, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Defense, has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and has presented her work at national and international conferences.<br /><br />Dr. Salters-Pedneault earned a BA in psychology from American University and an MA and PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Massachusetts Boston.<br /><br />This site's editorial is organized as follow: <br /><ul><li class="link-list-item"><a class="link-list-link" data-ordinal="1" href="https://www.verywell.com/borderline-personality-disorder-basics-4014498"> Basics </a> </li><li class="link-list-item"><a class="link-list-link" data-ordinal="2" href="https://www.verywell.com/borderline-personality-disorder-diagnosis-4014213"> Diagnosis </a> </li><li class="link-list-item"><a class="link-list-link" data-ordinal="3" href="https://www.verywell.com/borderline-personality-disorder-treatment-4014214"> Treatment </a> </li><li class="link-list-item"><a class="link-list-link" data-ordinal="4" href="https://www.verywell.com/borderline-personality-disorder-causes-4014499"> Causes </a> </li><li class="link-list-item is-collapsed"><a class="link-list-link" data-ordinal="5" href="https://www.verywell.com/life-with-borderline-personality-disorder-4013142"> Living With BPD </a> </li><li class="link-list-item is-collapsed"><a class="link-list-link" data-ordinal="6" href="https://www.verywell.com/borderline-personality-disorder-family-and-friends-4013710"> Family and Friends </a> </li><li class="link-list-item is-collapsed"><a class="link-list-link" data-ordinal="7" href="https://www.verywell.com/borderline-personality-disorder-related-conditions-4013037"> Related Conditions </a> </li><li class="link-list-item is-collapsed"><a class="link-list-link" data-ordinal="8" href="https://www.verywell.com/borderline-personality-disorder-frequently-asked-questions-4013281"> Frequently Asked Questions </a> </li><li class="link-list-item is-collapsed"><a class="link-list-link" data-ordinal="9" href="https://www.verywell.com/borderline-personality-disorder-glossary-4014335"> Glossary</a></li></ul><b>Pros</b> This an intelligent and caring information site.<br /><b>Cons </b>It's a editorial site only. <br /><ul></ul>BPDfamily.comnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974040328733083218.post-58422261702228322942018-07-14T13:26:00.000-07:002019-01-08T11:07:13.875-08:00 PsychForums<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ahf2Cle9qgw/V7IcX4tvGXI/AAAAAAAAABY/VJCBFC3cuQ4DpsphUKBtDFiagYklBnvbwCLcB/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-08-15%2Bat%2B2.30.17%2BPM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ahf2Cle9qgw/V7IcX4tvGXI/AAAAAAAAABY/VJCBFC3cuQ4DpsphUKBtDFiagYklBnvbwCLcB/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-08-15%2Bat%2B2.30.17%2BPM.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://www.psychforums.com/" target="_blank">PsychForums </a>is large messageboard with 85 different broad range health topics. The site was started in 2002. It is has the highest traffic volume of any patient site for Borderline personality disorder. <br /><br />The site is primarily and ad revenue generator that sells ad space, runs google ads, and sells access to third parties to solicit online surveys.<br /><br />PsychForums is the property of Coignet Allan and Home Cures OwO of Paris France.&nbsp; Home Cures operated an online store for <i>"natural products for&nbsp; acne, arthritis, constipation, eczema, psoriasis, skin and body problems." </i>It is currently offline. <br /><br />PsychForums is best described as an open discussion forum with no educational platform or oversight other than crowd management.<br /><br />Although it may be helpful, participation in groups without skilled leadership or facilitation should be approached with caution by the person with borderline disorder or family members. Considerable harm can be done in terms of misinformation and validation of it by others with similar misconceptions. There is also the risk of one or more individuals in the group act in an angry, manipulative, malicious, or otherwise inappropriate and destructive way toward another group member or the group as a whole. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><i><br /></i><i><br /></i>BPDResourcesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974040328733083218.post-90107559620740712152018-02-05T07:13:00.000-08:002019-01-09T13:59:15.816-08:00 Shari Schreiber's Gettinbetter<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dur4rzTKokU/V7Iz5q7WC4I/AAAAAAAAAB4/u_HMGPVyz1Id068fBqfRCvWbWI2DCsFUwCLcB/s1600/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-08-15%2Bat%2B4.26.56%2BPM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dur4rzTKokU/V7Iz5q7WC4I/AAAAAAAAAB4/u_HMGPVyz1Id068fBqfRCvWbWI2DCsFUwCLcB/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2016-08-15%2Bat%2B4.26.56%2BPM.jpg" width="320" /></a><b><a href="http://www.sharischreiber.com/aboutshari.html" target="_blank">Shari Schreiber</a></b> is a former beautician-turned-therapist for men who have had a failed relationship with a women suspected of having Borderline personality disorder, for people with with weight problems or addictions, and for people wanting to stop smoking. <br /><br />Her therapist license was canceled in 2006. Her practice was started in 2007. Her practice was shut down in October 2017 by the State of California. She is currently a youtube blogger and releases a weekly self-help video.<br /><br />Ms. Schreiber describes her methods as extremely unconventional and far superior to professional care.&nbsp; She is a highly controversial&nbsp; figure who has sparked controversies all over the Internet over her self-published articles, conflicts with former clients, and her public battles with others.<br /><br /><b>Pros: </b>This resource is not recommended. She encourages some unhealthy practices and has been shut down by the State of California.<br /><br /><b>Cons: </b>Her articles are convincingly written and contain a mixture of helpful information and absurdities. Separating the "helpful" from the "absurd" is difficult in her written material and its use is discouraged. Separating the "helpful" from the "absurd" in her youtube videos is much easier.BPDResourcesnoreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2974040328733083218.post-15247000298854290052017-07-03T06:33:00.000-07:002019-02-15T05:12:45.394-08:00A. J. Mahari<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kJyFqROs_Vg/XDNmSleiDfI/AAAAAAAABu0/P7teikqYdigPX9LvsXWNo2Tup-FhzfOVQCLcBGAs/s1600/logo.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="241" data-original-width="350" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kJyFqROs_Vg/XDNmSleiDfI/AAAAAAAABu0/P7teikqYdigPX9LvsXWNo2Tup-FhzfOVQCLcBGAs/s200/logo.png" width="250" /></a>A.J. Mahari is a YouTube blogger (700+ videos) on the&nbsp; subjects of Borderline Personality Disorder, narcissistic abuse, Aspergers Syndrome, and other things that interest her. <br /><br />Mahari reports to have been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and Asperger's Syndrome. She also reports to be recovered from Borderline Personality Disorder, cPTSD, and a narcissistic abuse survivor.<br /><br />Her videos are based on her own mental health experiences and her many experiences with neighbors, landlords, handymen, local shopkeepers, and romantic partners who she feels have personalty disorders. She generally posts 3 times a week and there is a mix of styles: general abuse topics, answers to comments, struggles in her life, her pets.<br /><br />Mahari is a sympathetic figure who is very open about the trials and tribulations in her life and how she is emotionally processing things in the moment. Her stories are both captivating and revealing of what she considers healthy living.&nbsp; <br /><br /><b>Pros:</b><b> </b>Helping people with BPD is her strength.&nbsp; Her calm style, compassion and first-hand knowledge of BPD works well with this audience. She is especially good with self-awareness.<br /><br /><b>Cons: </b>Her relationship coaching is, at best, "label and blame" breakup coaching. She effortlessly labels romantic partners as hopeless psychopaths, malignant narcissists, etc. Her videos are very long and complicated streams of consciousness. There is a high degree of repetition from one video to another. Production quality is low. 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